9 Paid Clinical Research Studies in Blacksburg, Virginia
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Pistachio Consumption on Inflammatory Markers and Lean Body Mass
Pistachio nuts (Pistacia vera L.) are a nutrient- and energy-dense food, and are a significant source of 15 different micronutrients. In addition to an excellent micronutrient prof
📍 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University — Blacksburg, Virginia
View Study & Checklist ➔Perception of Electrical Stimuli in Individuals With Stroke
To successfully manipulate objects in one's surroundings, such as when lifting a cup, one must accurately perceive their physical interactions. This includes accurately interpretin
📍 Virginia Tech Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics — Blacksburg, Virginia
View Study & Checklist ➔Neurocognitive Predictors of Health Risk Behaviors
This study proposes to extend the ongoing longitudinal study of health risk behaviors and obtain new data from former adolescents (followed previously from ages 13-22; Times 1-8) n
📍 Virginia Tech — Blacksburg, Virginia
View Study & Checklist ➔The Role of the Locus Coeruleus in Age-related Distractibility
A growing body of research has highlighted the importance of frontal regions, at both the functional and structural levels, in age-related declines in attentional and cognitive pro
📍 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University — Blacksburg, Virginia
View Study & Checklist ➔Physical Exam, Static & Dynamic Ultrasound Assessment, & Treatment of Thoracolumbar Fascia (TLF) Mediated Low Back Pain
This Study is for our continued study of the Thoracolumbar Fascia (TFL) in patients with and without low back pain by our experienced multidisciplinary team: Vincent Wang PhD, VT
📍 Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine — Blacksburg, Virginia
View Study & Checklist ➔Strength Training Response of Muscle in GLP-1 Users
GLP-1 medication is being prescribed for weight loss. However, GLP-1 medication may adversely affect muscle mass and muscle function. Moreover, any loss of muscle mass or muscle fu
📍 Virginia Tech — Blacksburg, Virginia
View Study & Checklist ➔Water Intake and Weight Control in Older Adults
This study is a randomized controlled intervention trial in adults aged 50+ years with overweight or obesity, which will compare three groups with different diet prescriptions: 1)
📍 Virginia Tech — Blacksburg, Virginia
View Study & Checklist ➔Tracking a Tactile Signal Along the Nervous System
Quantify the flow of a tactile signal from the stimulus at the finger at the peripheral nervous system (PNS), to the central nervous system (CNS), and to cognitive perception at th
📍 Virginia Tech — Blacksburg, Virginia
View Study & Checklist ➔Potatoes, Type 2 Diabetes, and Cardiometabolic Health
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a major chronic health condition which increases risk of coronary artery disease, frailty, cognitive decline, and mortality. Additionally, hypertension is
📍 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University — Blacksburg, Virginia
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